Blaming CO2 for "global warming/climate change" is idiotic. Therefore, so is making people pay a carbon tax.
There are far worse planetary dangers from mankind. One known problem is garbage and waste products that pollute the planet. That is a huge problem yet little is being done about it. The seas are being polluted by waste, and that endangers the food chain. Eco-warrior politicians are waging wars on non-existent problems (CO2). They may find too late that they ignored the real problem which will result in world-wide famines.
There are so many different actual environmental problems and hazards, problems that are actually quite solvable. Millions die from indoor air pollution caused by burning wood and other organic material inside their homes. There are carcinogens being emitted all over the place, with known impacts on health. Look at the recent California wildfires, thousands of homes lost, probably over 100 lives, plus an entire year’s worth of carbon pollution if you’re counting. Could’ve been prevented with basic long-established forest management techniques, but they didn’t have the budget for it. I could go on and on.